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RedSGShredder
Style: Metal
Joined: November 14, 2006
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Whats up, welcome to my channel page. Please leave a comment, subscribe, and add me as a friend. And of course, be sure to watch, rate, favorite, and comment on my videos.

My rhythm style is to intentionally use a hard picking technique and lots of downpicking. Metal is intended to be hard and aggressive, and I make sure to play it that way.

For leads, my style is to use an expressive, wide vibrato technique as opposed to fast alternate picking, which mostly sound like a huge blob of notes to me. Also, I try to incorporate plenty of sweeps and taps. And of course, my favorite, pinch/artificial/touch harmonics everywhere.

Finally, my name is not Alexi or Yngwie, so sorry about the mistakes and sloppiness.
Frequently Axed Questions

How long have you been playing guitar?
I have been playing guitar for about 10 years.

Are you in a band?
No. I used to play in a thrash metal band ages ago. I don't want to be in a band any more.

Will you teach guitar lessons?
Yes! But first, please read my disclaimer:
1. Many things I say are entirely subjective and are my own opinion.
2. I am not a professional musician, and I have no formal musical training.
3. Guitar playing is a very personal thing, but I can only teach what has worked for me. As a result, the advice I give may not work for you. It's ok to disagree and find out what works for you, but be sure to understand why I give that advice.
4. These lessons are for metal guitar playing. However, you can apply the things you learn to other genres if you want.
5. I always refer to strings, notes, and chords, as if the guitar was in standard tuning.

What will you teach?
-Introduction (DONE)
-Guitars: Setup and Maintenance (DONE)
-Guitars: Guitar Construction (DONE)
-Guitars: Amps and Effects (DONE)
-Music Theory: Notes and Intervals (DONE)
-Music Theory: Scales (DONE)
-Music Theory: Chords (DONE)
-Music Theory: Melody and Harmony (DONE)
-Essential Techniques: Clean Playing (DONE)
-Essential Techniques: Learning Songs
-Rhythm: Basics
-Rhythm: Picking Patterns
-Leads: Lead Patterns
-Leads: Bends, Vibrato, Tapping
-Advanced Techniques: Pinch Harmonics
-Advanced Techniques: Sweep Arpeggios

What will you not teach?
-I won't teach how to play specific songs, in particular Children Of Bodom songs.
-I won't make a video on a bunch of random scales and riffs.
-I won't show weird warm-up runs.

Did you take lessons?
No. I am entirely self-taught.

How much do you practice every day?
I don't really "practice", meaning, I don't sit around playing arpeggios and chromatic scales. Instead, I play/learn songs and make up my own stuff. It really depends on how busy I am. Sometimes, I'll play for four hours straight. Other times, I won't even touch a guitar for a week.

How long does it take to learn a song?
It usually takes me a month or more to learn a new song.

What kind of equipment do you use?
Guitar: A red Epiphone SG, of course. It's a G400.
Bridge pickup: A Seymour Duncan Screamin' Demon humbucker.
Amp: A 100 watt Marshall VS 100 combo.
Strings: D'Addario 11's.
Picks: Jim Dunlop 1.14mm Nylon Glow Standard. They are the best picks I have ever used.

Recording: Pod X3 Live.
Drum Machine: Acoustica Beatcraft.
Bass: A translucent Dean Edge.
DAW: GarageBand.

Why don't you use a 24 fret guitar with a whammy?
I used to have one, but I hated the way it felt and the amount of maintenance it required so much I will never go back. An SG is the most perfect guitar for me. I do have a Stratocaster for playing "I Am A Viking" though.

How do you make those crazy squeals/pinch harmonics?
Hit the string with the pick and thumb at the same time, and experiment with your positioning of your picking hand. I would say 90% of it is in your right thumb position and touch. Also, good tone and new strings helps a lot. Add a ton of wide vibrato to make it sound cool too.

What settings and effects do you use?
No effects other than my amp distortion. Bass, treble, and distortion are maxed, and midrange is at half.

Why so many Children Of Bodom songs?
Their songs fit my style very well. I like their melody mixed with heaviness. To me, they are one of the most complete metal bands because they are so melodic. Their riffs and solos are tons of fun to play, and their songwriting is great.

How do you learn the songs, and where do you get your tabs?
By ear, and by tabs, at www.ultimate-guitar.com.

Can you send me your tabs?
Sorry, but I really can't keep up with all the tab requests I get. Besides, tabs I use are available at the aforementioned site.

What are some easier Children Of Bodom songs?
I think the easiest ones are Bed Of Razors, and Downfall (except the solo), Bastards Of Bodom, and Knuckleduster.

What kind of camera do you use?
A Sony W90.

Do you take requests?
Sorry! I have plenty of songs I am already planning on doing. But, no Canon Rock, ever!

Are you Indian? Pakistani? Iraqi? Greek? Italian? Mexican? Jewish? Arabian? Kumar from Harold and Kumar?
I'm Persian, my family is from Iran.

What are your other interests besides guitar/music?
Software engineering, playing/watching football (San Diego Chargers, LT is the greatest), snowboarding, working out/general fitness, horror movies (especially zombies), cooking (especially barbequing), 24, and dealing with my severe YouTube addiction.

What is your email address/MSN?
RedSGShredder@hotmail.com

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Hometown: San Jose
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My Recent Comments
Downfall
Well dude, I don't really learn their solos note for note, so I am not sure what is their hardest. But yes, this one was very hard. Mask Of Sanity was also very hard. And of course there's Kissing The Shadows but that's more of an endurance thing because it's so long. (2 hours ago)

Essential Techniques: Learning Songs
Check out the link to my website in the description of this video. You will find a link to BestPractice there. (2 hours ago)

Thanks dude. Yeah, unfortunately that's just the way it will sound when you slow it down. (3 hours ago)

Mask Of Sanity
Thanks man! I am self taught. (16 hours ago)

Hellhounds On My Trail
Drop C. You can't play it in D standard because there are notes that go lower than the D you'd have on a D standard tuning. (16 hours ago)

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Channel Comments (1,004)
 
Joe0728 | July 24, 2008
Thanks for the stars bro and good to hear from you again :P
metalrules247 | July 23, 2008
yeah, but what if i only wanted distortion and the wah? which would be better and which would be cheaper? the Line6 or separate stompeboxes?




i hope i'm not asking too many questions :P
iMOSHthePIE | July 22, 2008
awesome i cant wait!!!!!!!!!!!, also when it comes to the guitar i have the hardest thing when it comes to soloing, of almost any kind but if it isnt to much to ask in one of your instructional videos can u have a video on some easy ways to get soloing down. and some thing you can do in solos to make it sound nicer( not harmonix i got that down easy) thx man let me kno what happens

later FROSTY(aka iMOSHthePIE)
HayabusaNoTsuchi | July 22, 2008
no problem, man, you earned it.